Kids Martial Arts Classes in Knoxville, TN
19 of the 58 martial arts schools we list in Knoxville have kids classes. Map search shows a pin for every "martial arts" result but has no way to separate schools that run structured, age-graded kids programs from adult-focused dojos that just tolerate the occasional teenager. Every school listed here has kids classes confirmed from its own posted schedule or website, not guessed from a generic "family friendly" tag.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Knoxville Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3325 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919
🕒 Mon 6am-7:30pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-7:30pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-1:30pm
Battle Rock Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4620 Old Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-1588
Broadway Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
2902 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918-1877
Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914-3223
🕒 Saturdays 10 am
Gracie Barra Knoxville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
5710 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-6323
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Knoxville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
5040 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912-3838
Hero Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932
Jon Paul Roberts Family Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6408 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912-1111
Martial Arts America Knoxville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
10420 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-3191
Martial Arts Mart Kids classesMMA
5613 N Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-4104
Master Booe's Karate Kidz Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
144 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923-5223
Premier Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
10845 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-1410
🕒 Friday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2427 Callahan Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
Premier Martial Arts Northshore Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2028 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
Progressive Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
215 Center Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922-2112
Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1505 Downtown West Blvd SW, Knoxville, TN 37919-5407
Tennessee Taekwondo Judo College Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
400 N Winston Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909-2139
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classes
9111 Executive Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923
Wah Lum Kung Fu of Knoxville Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
108 Carr St NW, Knoxville, TN 37919-5117
Also in Knoxville
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- Traditional Martial Arts Schools22
- MMA Gyms11
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training3
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Good to know
What age can kids start martial arts classes?
Many schools accept kids as young as 4 or 5 in a "little dragons" or similar intro program, though most structured belt curricula start around age 6-7. The right age depends more on whether the child can follow instructions in a group setting than on any strict cutoff.
How much do kids martial arts classes cost?
Monthly tuition for kids classes commonly runs $80-150, sometimes less at community or rec-center programs and more at schools with active competition teams. Most schools also charge a one-time registration fee plus periodic costs for belt testing or uniforms.